In 1999 Beate was asked by Bugge Wesseltoft to make a record for Jazzland rec. He gave her freedom to make the record she wanted. Beate meant that the best way to really make a record of her own was to make it completely by herself - composing, arranging, text writing, programming, recording and producing. Since she had a studio at home, she would do as much as possible there, on her own Macintosh computer.
After a while Marius contributed more to the creation of the record. Dividing up the labour, Marius took care of the groove elements and Beate was in charge of the melodies, harmonies and lyrics, with some exceptions both ways. Since the work was done in private surroundings, the record was entitled “Home”. Most of the recordings were done in Beate’s 6 meters flat in Oslo except for the strings, vibraphone and drums, which were done in Bugge’s room (Bugge Wesseltoft's studio).
Because of the co-operation between Beate and Marius, the project name “Beate S. Lech” was abandoned and “Beady Belle” was created. Beady Belle worked solidly on this record for one and a half years.
Half-truth
Beady Belle Lyrics
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I have to worry 'bout the truth that can be lived with
The naked truth is undisguised and barefacedly ruthless
So I pick out the worries I can cope with
I can't be facing the reality with my eyes skinned
The truth is meant to be refined, not taken raw
So don't worry me with worries I have chosen to present
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy paste is a sin
And that is the difference between
Losing your marbles, drinking the salty sea
Or swallowing the fresh water
From the streams
It's a thin line between turquoise and green
Every moment has a different shade
I color my poor trail with tones in between
Cherishing illusions I made
With one leg in the future and the other in the past
I face the now that I am able to inhale
The truth I chose to speak of is the one I want to last
A partial half-truth, that's allowing me to fail
And that is the difference between
Losing your marbles, drinking the salty sea
Or swallowing the fresh water
From the streams
It's a thin line between turquoise and green
Every moment has a different shade
I color my poor trail with tones in between
Cherishing illusions I made
In "Half-truth," Beady Belle speaks about her perception of the truth and how she copes with it. She acknowledges that the naked truth can be ruthless and overwhelming, and it is impossible to worry about every aspect of it all the time. Instead, she chooses to focus on the truth that she can live with, the one that is refined and not taken raw. The truth she presents is a partial half-truth, which allows her to fail and to take one step at a time, considering her illusions along the way. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of choosing our worries instead of letting them run wild and rob us of our peace of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't be worrying worrying all the time about the truth
Constantly worrying about the truth is not productive.
I have to worry 'bout the truth that can be lived with
I choose to focus on the truth that I am able to cope with.
The naked truth is undisguised and barefacedly ruthless
The truth can be harsh and unpleasant in its natural state.
So I pick out the worries I can cope with
I choose to face only the truths that I am able to handle.
I can't be facing the reality with my eyes skinned
I cannot ignore the truth, but I also cannot face it in its raw state.
The truth is meant to be refined, not taken raw
The truth can be difficult to face, but it can be made more manageable through reflection and processing.
So don't worry me with worries I have chosen to present
I only want to face the truths that I have chosen to confront.
On my doorstep, every time I come and go
The truth is always present and waiting for me to confront it.
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy paste is a sin
The act of copying and pasting without proper attribution is frowned upon on the internet.
And that is the difference between
The contrast between two things is about to be explained.
Losing your marbles, drinking the salty sea
Going crazy or giving up due to the harsh realities of life.
Or swallowing the fresh water
Choosing to confront the manageable truths of life.
From the streams
The sources of manageable truths in life.
It's a thin line between turquoise and green
There is a fine distinction between two seemingly similar things.
Every moment has a different shade
Each experience in life is unique and has its own challenges.
I color my poor trail with tones in between
I navigate my life path by blending the harsher truths with more manageable ones.
Cherishing illusions I made
I hold onto some of my own illusions and optimistic perspectives.
With one leg in the future and the other in the past
I exist in the present while simultaneously thinking about both the past and the future.
I face the now that I am able to inhale
I confront the manageable truths of the present moment.
The truth I chose to speak of is the one I want to last
I focus on the truths that I want to be a lasting part of my life.
A partial half-truth, that's allowing me to fail
I choose to focus only on some of the truths in my life, which can lead to failures and shortcomings.
Contributed by Layla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.